Paintings on the 1913 LA ZOO
Posted on February 11th, 2010
Yesterday was a day of exploring my images taken while in LA for subject matter, in my continuing series on graffiti. I printed out more than 30 images in various sizes and papers. I am a collage artist and therefore mix and match my images. It is like a puzzle to me fitting pieces together to get my idea across in the finished work. I look at color, shapes, and textures to put these images together. A graffiti artist with his spray paints approaches a building or wall in the same way. They are stating their feelings in words and expressions with spray paints and I on canvas am doing the same. I am also using polymer resin as a new material over the finished works. This is done on the west coast by surf shops. I am attempting to do this same process in my basement. I will have another blog on this subject in the future. Today my canvas is ready and I will be a starting the next process of adding and subtracting paints and images. I love this challenge.
I love the new pieces! Can’t wait to own one of my own….
Hi Joyce I have trid a Liqitex -caled pouring Medium .It gives the same shiny look as you have done with the resin. Not a volitile to use. The one draw back it may be expensive in large amount. I intend to use it on small pieces ie. collages and small paintings. With all this busy spring has produced I have’nt had time to experiment as I want. Will let you know how it works out. Not sure how paper will react to itTried it on a canvas and boy it was glossy. Todd
Todd thanks for the comment. Let me know how the product works!